Sophie Patey
Wardington,Oxon
Summary
Organised and motivational teacher with 19 years' experience working across age groups from Year 5/6 down to Nursery. A background in preparing and delivering creative lessons across all key academic subjects, catering to varying needs and abilities. Organised, confident and friendly individual. Creates fun, engaging and supportive classroom environments. Skilled at establishing positive, supportive relationships with families to boost student achievements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
The Dassett Church of England Primary School
Fenny Compton, Warwickshire
09.2024 - Current
- Taught phonics to Year 1 and Year 2.
- Helped rework the Rhino readers reading scheme.
Primary Class Teacher
Winchester House School
Brackley, Northamptonshire
09.2005 - 07.2024
- 2005 – 2013 Year 4 Class Teacher including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, R.S, Art, Drama, ICT & PSHCE. Environmental Studies & ICT Co-ordinator.
- 2014 Year 5/6/7 Class Teacher
- 2014 – 2018 Year 3 Class Teacher
- 2018 – 2023 Year 1&2/Nursery Class Teacher
- 2023-2024 Reception Teacher
Office Temp
Office Angels and Tact Personnel
01.2004 - 06.2004
- Office Temping Work
Bar Staff
Lemon Grove Bar/Club
Exeter
04.2001 - 07.2003
- Bar work, coffee making, waitressing
Shop Assistant
Timberland
Bicester Village
12.2001
- Shop assistant
Waitress
Picnix
07.2002 - 09.2002
- Waitress, food preparation
Part-time Waitress
High Society
London
07.1999 - 09.2000
- Part-time waitressing
Chalet Cook
Inghams Travel
Meribel
12.1999 - 04.2000
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
Education
Primary PGCE - Humanities Specialism
University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon 09.2004 - 07.2005
GAPIT Course - Intensive IT Skills
Exeter College
Exeter, Devon 01.2004 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Exeter University
Exeter, Devon 09.2000 - 07.2003
A Level -
Tudor Hall School
Banbury, Oxfordshire 09.1994 - 07.1999
GCSE -
Tudor Hall School
Banbury, Oxfordshire 09.1994 - 07.1999
Skills
- Behaviour management
- Engaging lesson planning
- SEND support
- Differentiated instruction
- Learner assessment
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Professional development
- Pastoral care
- Academic performance reporting
- Creative arts
- Touch typing
Personal Information
Date of birth: 24/07/1981
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Dog walking
- Paddle boarding
- Skiing
- Tennis
- Drawing & painting
Certification
Paediatric first aid certificate - Completed March 2024
Languages
French
Intermediate
Accomplishments
Environmental Studies co-ordinator for Y3/4 and budget holder
Seligman ICT Co-ordinator for Y3/4
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
The Dassett Church of England Primary School
09.2024 - Current
Primary Class Teacher
Winchester House School
09.2005 - 07.2024
Primary PGCE - Humanities Specialism
University of Exeter
09.2004 - 07.2005
GAPIT Course - Intensive IT Skills
Exeter College
01.2004 - 06.2004
Office Temp
Office Angels and Tact Personnel
01.2004 - 06.2004
Waitress
Picnix
07.2002 - 09.2002
Shop Assistant
Timberland
12.2001
Bar Staff
Lemon Grove Bar/Club
04.2001 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Exeter University
09.2000 - 07.2003
Chalet Cook
Inghams Travel
12.1999 - 04.2000
Part-time Waitress
High Society
07.1999 - 09.2000
A Level -
Tudor Hall School
09.1994 - 07.1999
GCSE -
Tudor Hall School
09.1994 - 07.1999
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